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Bjornberg Family History

Bjornberg Surname Meaning

Swedish (Björnberg): ornamental name meaning literally ‘bear mountain’ from björn ‘bear’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bjornberg family from?

You can see how Bjornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjornberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjornberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bjornberg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjornberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjornberg families in 1880.
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What did your Bjornberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjornberg. 34% of Bjornberg men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Bjornberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjornberg were Truck Driver and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Bjornberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Bjornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjornberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 638 immigration records available for the last name Bjornberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Bjornberg. For the veterans among your Bjornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjornberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bjornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bjornberg in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjornberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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